All along, Trump seemed like a twisted caricature of every rotten reflex of the radical right. That he has prevailed, that he has won this election, is a crushing blow to the spirit; it is an event that will likely cast the country into a period of economic, political, and social uncertainty that we . . . → Read More: Politics and its Discontents: At The Altar Of Baal

Over at Northern Reflections today, Owen has a timely reminder via Henry Giroux of what Donald Trump really stands for: fascism, hatred, bigotry and exclusion. I noted in my response to his post the following:It is interesting to note, Owen, now that T… . . . → Read More: Politics and its Discontents: Will A Change Of Tone Be All It Takes?